{"product_id":"2-pcs-suspension-kit-front-lower-control-arms-fit-for-quest-2011-2017-512-50635r-512-50636l-524-221-524-222","title":"Front Lower Control Arms for Nissan Quest (2011-2017) - Pair, OE 512-50635R\/512-50636L","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf your Quest has started clunking over bumps, wandering a little on the highway, or eating the inside edge of your front tires, there's a good chance the front lower control arms are the culprit. This listing covers a matched pair of \u003cstrong\u003eNissan Quest control arms\u003c\/strong\u003e built for the 2011-2017 model years, and they're one of the more common wear items on this van simply because of how many miles a family minivan racks up. The bushings soften and crack, the ball joints develop play, and eventually the whole arm needs to come out rather than just the joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit covers both sides at once, which is what we'd recommend anyway - if one arm has worn out from age and mileage, the other is usually close behind. Replacing the pair together keeps your alignment and handling balanced side to side instead of chasing a mismatched feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Nissan Quest Control Arms Wear Out Faster Than You'd Think\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nissan Quest is a heavier vehicle than it looks, especially loaded up with passengers and cargo the way most owners actually drive it, and the front lower control arms are doing a lot of quiet work. They locate the wheel, absorb road impacts, and keep the geometry where it should be so the steering feels predictable. Over 100,000-plus miles, especially on roads with potholes or frequent stop-and-go driving, the rubber bushings lose their shape and the ball joint inside the arm starts to wear. You'll usually notice it as a knocking noise over rough pavement, a vague or loose feeling in the steering, or uneven tire wear on the front end. None of that is dangerous on day one, but it gets worse, and it affects how the van tracks and brakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach arm in this kit comes with the ball joint already pressed in at the factory, which is the part most DIYers dread doing themselves. Pressing a new ball joint into an old arm requires a shop press and the right adapters, and it's easy to damage the boot or misalign it if you're not set up for it. Buying the arm as a complete assembly skips that step entirely - you unbolt the old one, bolt in the new one, and you're back on the road without a trip to a machine shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial and Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese arms are cast from aluminum rather than steel, which keeps unsprung weight down and helps the suspension respond a little quicker to bumps - a small but real benefit on a vehicle this size. The surface has an anodized silver finish, which resists surface corrosion better than a bare or painted steel arm would, especially if your Quest sees winter roads and salt. It's the same general construction approach used by the factory arms, just packaged as a direct aftermarket replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nissan Quest, 2011-2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front lower control arms, left and right (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum, anodized surface finish, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBall joints:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-pressed into each arm at the factory - no separate press job required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512-50635R, 512-50636L, 524-221, 524-222, 545001JA0A, 545011JA0A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1x front left lower control arm with ball joint, 1x front right lower control arm with ball joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.9 x 38.4 x 14.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these Nissan Quest control arms cover a fairly narrow range of model years, it's worth double-checking your VIN or the numbers stamped on your existing arms against the part numbers above before ordering. If you're at all unsure, our team is happy to confirm fitment - reach out through our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll check it against your specific van.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstalling These Control Arms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a moderate-difficulty driveway job for someone comfortable with basic suspension work, or a quick in-and-out for a shop. You'll be dealing with the sway bar end link, the balljoint-to-knuckle pinch bolt, and the two arm-to-subframe bolts on each side. A few things make the job go smoother: soak the mounting bolts in penetrating oil the night before if the van has any age on it, use a pickle fork or a proper ball joint separator rather than hammering on the knuckle, and torque everything to factory spec once it's back together - especially the ball joint pinch bolt, since that's not a place to guess. After the swap, we'd also recommend having an alignment done. Swapping control arms changes the geometry slightly even with a direct-fit part, and a fresh alignment protects your new bushings and your tire wear going forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you run into anything unexpected mid-install, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e covers the questions we hear most often about fitment and installation, and it's worth a look before you're halfway through the job with a question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBacked by a Straightforward Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe stand behind these arms, and the details of exactly what's covered and for how long are laid out plainly on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003ewarranty page\u003c\/a\u003e. We'd rather you read it up front than find out the fine print later, so it's written in plain language on purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrders typically move quickly once placed. You can find carrier estimates and cutoff times on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eshipping information page\u003c\/a\u003e, and once your order is on the way, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/track-order\"\u003eorder tracking page\u003c\/a\u003e will show you exactly where it stands. If you don't see a tracking update right when you expect one, that page is the fastest way to check before reaching out to us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCan't Find the Exact Part You Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe carry a wide range of suspension components beyond this listing, and our full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/suspension-parts\"\u003esuspension parts collection\u003c\/a\u003e is a good place to browse if you're working on other areas of the front or rear end. And if you've searched and still can't find what your vehicle needs, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-part\"\u003erequest a part page\u003c\/a\u003e lets you tell us exactly what you're after - we source parts for customers regularly and are glad to track one down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more background on what a control arm actually does and how it fits into a vehicle's suspension geometry, Wikipedia's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Control_arm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003econtrol arm article\u003c\/a\u003e is a solid technical overview if you want to read further before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line: if you're chasing a knock, a wander, or uneven front tire wear on a 2011-2017 Quest, these front lower control arms are a direct, factory-style fix that gets the ball joint taken care of at the same time - no extra press job, no guessing on part numbers, and a pair that keeps both sides of the van matched.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EasyLife Auto Parts","offers":[{"title":"36875787","offer_id":49917565108452,"sku":"CJQT304552401AZ","price":205.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0502\/0900\/files\/f96d1549-2137-49bc-a17d-d7b4a4b08e64.jpg?v=1789892847","url":"https:\/\/easylifeautoparts.com\/products\/2-pcs-suspension-kit-front-lower-control-arms-fit-for-quest-2011-2017-512-50635r-512-50636l-524-221-524-222","provider":"Easy Life Auto Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}